Week 1 · 45-60 min

What Is Data?

Data in everyday life, relatable examples

This slide covers "Data in everyday life, relatable examples" as part of What Is Data?. Read slowly and try the example in your own words. Data in everyday life, relatable examples is an important step in Data Literacy & Analysis. We use plain language and short steps so you can learn even on a slow or shared computer. Think of one real example from your school, work, or community.

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Practice

  1. Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.

Key Terms

Data in everyday life, relatable examples
Data in everyday life, relatable examples
Data vs. information, what is the difference
Data vs. information, what is the difference
Types of data: numbers, text, categories, dates
Types of data: numbers, text, categories, dates

Week Summary

  • Data in everyday life, relatable examples
  • Data vs. information, what is the difference
  • Types of data: numbers, text, categories, dates
  • Where data comes from

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